For Exporters

The Import Export Podcast Nicholas from CEC Systems discusses how collapsible shipping containers can be used throughout the supply chain.  We discuss the logistics issues throughout the supply chain that will be solved through reliable collapsible containers. Imbalanced supply supply chains results in re-positioning empty shipping containers around the world.  This lead to Nicholas and […] Read More »

Freight Forwarders are companies that specialize in all arranging the shipping and logistics of goods from the start to finish of the supply chain. Because the International supply chain involves so many different processes and parties in different countries, freight forwarders specialize in connecting services to streamline freight movements around the world. Read More »

Global supply chains are at the start of a digital revolution. Brian from the Worldwide Supply Chain Network discusses how Global Supply Chains are being affected by Brexit, Tariff updates, trade wars and digital innovations.  We discuss how businesses involved in the import export process can minimize the impact these changes will have to their business. Read More »

Companies shipping goods Internationally need to provide export invoices to meet trade compliance What is the difference between an accounting invoice and an export invoice? Standard ‘accounting invoices’ contain enough information to cover the requirements for domestic sales and transactions.  The fields included on an accounting invoice is quite simple compared to an ‘export invoice’. […] Read More »

A Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document required when shipping regulated articles such as plants, plant products or other regulated articles. A phyto certificate is an official document that is generated from the exporting country’s Department of horticulture, agriculture, food or water resources. Read More »

Proforma Invoices and Commercial Invoices are important documents used in the global trade process. Read More »

If you are involved in global trade, this is how export documentation software will improve your business process. Read More »

Incoterms® play such a vital part in global trade. Incoterms® 2010 or Incoterms® 2018 can seem to be confusing at first. But, buyers and sellers must clearly understand how they work and their obligations along the supply chain. In this article we provide simple explanations along with an Incoterms® infographic to explain Incoterms®. Read More »

There are 4 modes of transport along the International Supply Chain. Goods can be transported via Sea, Air, Road or Rail. Multiple modes of transport will most likely be used for 1 single shipment to get products delivered to International locations. Read More »

Export documentation is essential to get products shipped along the import export supply chain. There are many important sales and shipping documents that must be used. Read More »